Construction gets underway on jobs-creating Aldi store

Construction work is underway on a new supermarket in Peterborough.

The 18,500 sq ft Aldi store at the Peterborough One Retail Park, in Eye, is expected to be completed next year and should create about 40 jobs.

Construction of the store is the second phase of development works at the park and began after the completion of enabling works by land owners Targetfollow Group.

Paul Dunn, of the Targetfollow Group, said: “It’s been a massive boost getting new retailers to the park during national lockdowns and the Aldi scheme even looks set to double the site’s footfall.

“The global pandemic has meant 2020 has been a challenging year for all businesses. However, we are all now looking forward with optimism and believe the businesses at PE1 offer a great experience for shoppers in an environment that will only get stronger.”

The success of phase one and phase two has allowed plans to be put forward for phase three for up to 30,000 sq ft of retail, leisure, pub and leisure space.

Peterborough One is home to Van Hage Garden Centre, Steadman & Co Hairdressing and The Works, Inflata Nation and Hebden Dance Co and beauty school ‘Kiss and Make Up’.

Edward Gee, associate director at Savills Peterborough, said: “This is the ideal location for a new Aldi, attracting significant footfall and helping to cement Peterborough One’s reputation as a key shopping destination.”

Savills and SPACE – Retail Property Consultants are jointly marketing the scheme.